Process Control Technician

The Chemours Company; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 4,897,000 - 7,653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiat

Company-paid Volunteer Day

Job summary

The Chemours Company in Belle, WV is seeking a Process Control Technician to join our Manufacturing Technology team. You will provide hands-on support for DCS/PLC systems across production and utility units, performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting to improve reliability and safety.

Responsibilities include configuring, monitoring, and upgrading control systems, coordinating with engineering and maintenance, and adhering to Process Safety Management standards to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years’ experience with instrument/electrical and control system applications or relevant Military experience.
• Excellent DCS/PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate across functions (Operations, Technical, Engineering, Maintenance).
• Strong capability / experience reading and understanding drawings - single line, power, P&ID, Configuration logic, controls schematics, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with standard industrial control system software, diagnostic tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• A Technical Diploma or greater is preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience supporting process control systems in a Chemical Plant PSM‑regulated environment.
• Familiarity with multiple variations of DCS/PLC software logic.
• Experience with installing and managing IT Networks, Servers, etc.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, implement and maintain DCS and PLC Systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Lead upgrades and renewal efforts to ensure ongoing reliability.
• Provide day to day trouble-shooting support of process automation systems to operations.
• Troubleshoot and maintain operator stations / HMIs, including software, hardware, and performance monitoring.
• Manage Networking Environment and IT Connections to the Process Control Systems.
• Monitor Programs for Alarm Management tracking and improvements.
• Monitor Process Historian systems for performance and reliability.
• Support continuous improvements and changes to existing process control systems, as needed in conjunction with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Work in full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.
• Participate in safety reviews, audits, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Skills

DCS/PLC troubleshooting

Reading drawings (P&ID, ladder logic)

Communication across functions

Industrial control software

Education

Technical Diploma or greater

Tools

IT Networks

Servers

HMI software

Job description

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world. Creating Essential Chemistry That The World Needs At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry. Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry. Chemours is seeking a Process Control Technician to join our growing Manufacturing Technology team. This position will be available at the Belle plant located in Belle, WV. This position is a key role in the Belle Plant Manufacturing Technology team. We are seeking an experienced Process Control Technician to provide hardware and software technical support for the DCS, PLC, and other process control systems in production and utility units of the site. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitor, implement and maintain DCS and PLC Systems, and associated infrastructure, including: Logic Configuration Console Graphic and Database Configuration Data Structure Configuration Leading upgrades and renewal efforts to ensure ongoing reliability Preventative, Predictive Maintenance and Life-Cycle Management Provide day to day trouble-shooting support of process automation systems to operations Troubleshoot and maintain operator stations / HMIs, including software, hardware, and performance monitoring. Manage Networking Environment and IT Connections to the Process Control Systems Monitor Programs for Alarm Management tracking and improvements Monitor Process Historian systems for performance and reliability Support continuous improvements and changes to existing process control systems, as needed in conjunction with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams Work in full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) standards Participate in safety reviews, audits, and Management of Change (MOC) processes In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following: High School Diploma or GED. 3+ years’ experience with instrument/electrical and control system applications or relevant Military experience. Excellent DCS/PLC troubleshooting skills. Ability to effectively communicate across functions (Operations, Technical, Engineering, Maintenance). Strong capability / experience reading and understanding drawings - single line, power, P&ID, Configuration logic, controls schematics, and ladder logic diagrams. Strong communication and documentation skills. Proficiency with standard industrial control system software, diagnostic tools, and Microsoft Office applications. The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit: A Technical Diploma or greater is preferred. 5+ years’ experience supporting process control systems in a Chemical Plant PSM‑regulated environment. Familiarity with multiple variations of DCS/PLC software logic. Experience with installing and managing IT Networks, Servers, etc. Physical Requirements Ability to wear and work in standard personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel‑toe boots as required by plant conditions. Ability to climb several flights of stairs, including ascent and descent of metal grating stair towers common in chemical processing areas. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds of tools, equipment, or components as needed during maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Benefits Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Benefits Packages 401(k) Match Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives Company-paid Volunteer Day We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. Chemours is an E-Verify employer Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities. In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do. Pay Range (in Local Currency) $35.55 - $55.55 Chemours Level 23 Annual Bonus Target 4% The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say We Are Living Chemistry.